Archive for 2015

Jackson Lauds Jameis

Friday, September 18th, 2015
More Jameis praise from Vincent Jackson.

More Jameis praise from Vincent Jackson.

Yes, Joe brought word yesterday about how Vincent Jackson got emotional (for him) when Pat Donovan of WDAE-AM 620 had the cajones to ask Jackson what his reaction to fans is when they suggest the Bucs drafted the wrong quarterback.

That wasn’t all that Jackson had to say about America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. (more…)

John Lynch Says, “I Told You So.”

Friday, September 18th, 2015

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It might just be the No. 1 thing Bucs fans don’t want to hear: The Bucs dropped the ball when they didn’t draft Marcus Mariota. (more…)

“I Don’t Think There’s Enough Pressure Over There”

Friday, September 18th, 2015

LovieRefereeIs the attitude right at One Buc Palace? A former Buccaneer doesn’t think so. (more…)

“We Love Him So Much”

Friday, September 18th, 2015

bobby rainey 1112The Bucs spent a whole lot of energy trying to make sure Bobby Rainey wasn’t their kickoff and punt returner. (more…)

Redemption

Friday, September 18th, 2015
Help him!

Help him!

Outside of folks who collect a check from the Bucs in some form, no one wants to put to bed that godawful game Sunday more than Joe. (more…)

“The Buzzards Are Starting To Circle”

Friday, September 18th, 2015

buzzardsDoom and gloom seems to be around the corner for Bucs coach Lovie Smith.

After his defense threw up all over themselves in a shameful performance at the Den of Depression to open the season, Bucs fans have been irate like Joe hasn’t seen since “MRSA” became part of the local lexicon. (more…)

Gerald McCoy Unplugged

Friday, September 18th, 2015
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Mic’ed up.

If there was anything neat to come out of that pile of puke that was last Sunday’s game, it is this piece of NFL Films.

Gerald McCoy was mic’ed up. Really interesting perspective from angles that not even Joe has access to, much less beer-swilling fans. (more…)

Time For Reflection

Thursday, September 17th, 2015
Bucs DC Leslie Frazier said the coaching staff has looked in the mirror in an effort to prevent a repeat of opening week happening Sunday.

Bucs DC Leslie Frazier said the coaching staff has looked in the mirror in an effort to prevent a repeat of opening week happening Sunday.

There is no way to spin it, and attempting to do so is futile and makes one look like a fool.

The collapse of the defense of the Bucs against the Titans falls squarely on the shoulders of one man. And that man is Bucs head coach Lovie Smith. (more…)

“He Has Some Technique Issues”

Thursday, September 17th, 2015
Is left tackle Donovan Smith getting coached up?

Is left tackle Donovan Smith getting coached up?

A former Buccaneer not named Ian Beckles served up tough talk about the technique of the No. 34 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft: Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith. (more…)

“16 Times”

Thursday, September 17th, 2015
Leslie Frazier seemed stunned by the Bucs-Titans stat sheet

Leslie Frazier seemed stunned by the Bucs-Titans stat sheet

Nearly always mellow Leslie Frazier seemed in a rare state of disbelief when it came to the one aspect of the Bucs-Titans stat sheet. (more…)

Mike Evans Says He Is 100 Percent

Thursday, September 17th, 2015

MikeEvans2Mike Evans told Joe and other media today that he likely wouldn’t have made the necessary 28-point difference in Sunday’s loss to the Titans. (more…)

Vincent Jackson Defends Jameis Pick

Thursday, September 17th, 2015

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Depending on how you view it, there was an easy or a tough question thrown at Vincent Jackson this afternoon in the Buccaneers locker room. (more…)

“Same Guys Making The Same Mistakes”

Thursday, September 17th, 2015

Captain Lavonte David and safety Major Wright were among the many out-of-position culprits for the Bucs’ defense.

Former Bucs defensive end Steve White (1996-2001) is a huge Bucs fan, a film junkie, and a guy who worked as an intern defensive line coach under Lovie Smith last year.

So White knows the Bucs defense backwards and forwards — glory years and current day. (more…)

“Impossible To Dismiss”

Thursday, September 17th, 2015
Lovie needs a win to possibly avoid a sickening billboard campaign.

Lovie needs a win to possibly avoid a sickening billboard campaign.

The freakout from Bucs fans is still strong and, though it has caught Joe off guard a bit, it’s understandable.

So much promise, so much hype, so much anticipation. (more…)

Defense Held Intense, Players-Only Session

Thursday, September 17th, 2015
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The agony of defeat sent Gerald McCoy into action

Gerald McCoy says he isn’t going to tolerate messy play any longer.

And the Bucs being out of position and off their game against the Titans sent McCoy into action. (more…)

Bucs Need That Running Game

Thursday, September 17th, 2015
Bad Santa stands in the way of Jameis and victory Sunday.

Bad Santa stands in the way of Jameis and victory Sunday.

So the gameplan for the Bucs is simple this week. It really isn’t much different than it was against the Titans.

Yesterday, when offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter spoke openly and freely about his under-performing charges, he made no secret how the Bucs will attack Bad Santa Rob Ryan’s defense of the Saints. (more…)

What Did We Learn About Jameis?

Thursday, September 17th, 2015
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Peter King searching for the meaning of Jameis.

Joe thinks it is no less than asinine to judge the career of any quarterback after one game. Only avowed haters or rank simpletons would.

Did America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, have a good day? No, he did not. But. It. Was. One. Game. (more…)

Mind-Numbing Quitting Comments From McCoy

Thursday, September 17th, 2015

gerald mccoy 0814Joe tunes into the Buccaneers Radio Network every weeknight for an education. Players and coaches hop on WDAE-AM 620 and expose their minds a bit. (more…)

“Death Valley” Isn’t The Superdome

Thursday, September 17th, 2015
Dealing with the crowd noise at Death Valley and the well-oiled Cajuns at the Superdome are a bit different.

Dealing with the crowd noise at Death Valley and the well-oiled Cajuns at the Superdome are a bit different.

So now that America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, has his first home game under his belt, it is on to bigger challenges. That would be a road game. (more…)

Joe Talks Depression, Preparation, Play Calling, Jameis Bashing & More

Wednesday, September 16th, 2015

joe_mug_shotJoe dove into the steel cage this evening with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.

There was plenty of hollering and passionate debate. (more…)